Wauwatosa police officer charged with stealing drugs

A Wauwatosa police detective accused of stealing drugs has been charged with misconduct in public office, possession of narcotic drugs and theft.

Robin Schumaker was arrested last week.

According to the criminal complaint, on July 11, the property clerk noticed that items on her inventory list were missing from the "burn bin" -- a box where drugs to be disposed of are placed.

The Police Department set up video surveillance in the evidence room. On July 16, they saw Schumacher enter the evidence room holding several plastic grocery bags. Schumacher was then caught on video removing items from the bags at her desk, the criminal complaint said.

Police Chief Barry Weber said the drugs taken were from closed cases and that no evidence had been tampered with.

She has been placed on administrative leave.

Weber said he will request her termination before the Police and Fire Commission.

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